Program Officer

World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza works in the Palestinian communities through long term impact areas called Area Development Programs (ADPs). Each ADP is established in one cluster of villages and focuses on various sectors in an integrated methodology that aims to achieve transformational development. Targeted sectors include education, agriculture, civil society, and economic development. World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza is seeking a:

The successful candidates will:
Provide supervision, monitoring, and implementation support of projects Mobilize communities and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders Write reports, concepts and proposals to donors and WV Support Offices Collaborate closely with communities to develop implementation plans Prepare periodic progress, annual and other reports required by donors

Qualifications and Requirements:
-Bachelor degree in social sciences or relevant subject
-Minimum 2 years’ related experience in a (I)NGO or donor organization
-Experience in four of the following: project coordination, training, monitoring budgets, management, project design, monitoring and evaluation
-Experience in writing reports and proposals
-Excellent writing skills in English and Arabic
-Proficiency in MS Office
-Committed to achieving quality results and service
-Effective skills in communication of information and ideas
-Ability to influence individuals and groups
-Ability to think clearly, deeply, and broadly
-Proven experience in building collaborative relationships
-Cross-cultural experience and understanding_
-Positions are based in World Vision’s Zababdeh Office
-Integrity and strong identification with World Vision Core Values:
 

Please send resume and cover letter to HR & Administration Manager by 18 November 2009 Email: [email protected] (indicate Program Officer in the subject line) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 51399, Jerusalem, 91513 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated in confidence. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children